Best David Sais Podcasts (2025)

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Did You Know We Can Eat Acorns? With Elspeth Hay, Feed Us With Trees 1:04:30

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Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Elspeth Hay author of Feed Us With Trees: Nuts and the Future of Food. Did you know you can eat Acorns? This was the revelation that inspired Elspeth’s book and also got me hooked on her incredible work. I absolutely love trees and talk about their ecological importance, but Elspeth takes our rela…

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Jasmine Sun on Silicon Valley through a Chinese Mirror 1:11:18

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This week on Sinica, co-host Tianyu Fang makes his debut on the show to join me in interviewing his Stanford classmate and talented writer Jasmine Sun, who studies the anthropology of disruption. This summer, she took a trip to China with a group of friends with different levels of China experience, from people raised in the country to total novice…

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Connection Over Cosmetics: How Brands Win Hearts - with Cairo Marsh 43:14

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From leading roles in global advertising agencies to building his own consultancy in Tokyo, Cairo Marsh has seen firsthand how brands win or lose when it comes to customer connection. In this conversation, Cairo shares how his drive for growth brought him from New York to Japan, and how working across cultures has sharpened his perspective on marke…

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Yascha Mounk on China and Western Liberalism 1:22:03

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This week on the Sinica Podcast, I chat with well-known author and public intellectual Yascha Mounk about his recent fascination with China, his approach to learning about the country and learning Chinese, and his thoughts on how China fits into the current crisis of Western liberal democracy. 7:15 – Yascha’s experience of living in China and learn…

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What Did the September 3 Parade Mean? 1:43:11

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This week on Sinica, I speak first with retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo, a frequent commentator on Chinese military and security affairs and a prolific writer now at the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, and with Rana Mitter of the Harvard Kennedy School and author of Forgotten Ally, a book about World War II in …

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Peeling back the Label: Finding Talent where others won’t look - with Jacob Hill 46:29

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Mistakes in your past don’t have to define your future. My guest today, Jacob Hill, founder of Offploy, knows this better than most. After serving time in prison, Jacob didn’t just turn his life around—he built one of the UK’s leading organisations helping people with convictions step back into the workforce. In this episode, we talk about: How Jac…

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What Does China Want? The Authors of a New Paper Challenge the DC Consensus 1:29:32

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This week on Sinica, I chat with Dave Kang (USC), Zenobia Chan (Georgetown), and Jackie Wong (American University in Sharjah, UAE) about their new paper in International Security titled "What Does China Want?" The paper, which has generated quite a bit of controversy, takes a data-driven approach to examine the claim that China seeks global hegemon…

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Trump's India Tariff Tirade: A Gift to Beijing? With Evan Feigenbaum 1:03:36

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This week on the Sinica Podcast, I welcome back Evan Feigenbaum, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Evan served for many years as a State Department official, was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia and Central Asia among his numerous positions in government, and was instrumental in buil…

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Beyond the Job Hunt: Discovering Who You Are and What You Want - with David Petrovay 50:18

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In this episode, I mind-blended with David Petrovay—an educator, career coach, counselor, and author, about how people can navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence. Starting out teaching blind students, David shares how his own journey led him to become passionate about helping others discover who they are, what they want, and how to e…

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The Engineering State and the Lawyerly Society: Dan Wang on his new book "Breakneck" 1:32:43

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This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to be joined by Dan Wang, formerly of Gavekal Dragonomics and the Paul Tsai Law Center at Yale University, now with the Hoover Institute's History Lab. Dan's new book is Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, and it's already one of the year's most talked-about books. In this conversation, we go beyond w…

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We Are All Activists with Denali Sai Nalamalapu, Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance 1:02:15

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Today I'm joined in conversation by Denali Sai Nalamalapu author of Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance. Inspired by Denali’s powerful book about the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline in Appalachia we discuss what activism really looks like, and not the main stream media’s portrayal of protests by those on the fringes and out of touch…

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Punchlines and People Skills: What Comedy Can Teach You About Engagement- with Sai Ramachandran 54:32

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What do you do when your audience is all different? Even the best jokes won’t be funny everywhere - it’s all down to who you’re talking to. It’s situational! What does your audience know? What does your audience resonate with? In this episode, I am joined by Sai Ramachandran to explore the unlikely but compelling journey from coding to comedy. Sai …

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Chatting with Founder & Client Advocate at MEET (My Expo & Event Team), Founder & Chief Pot Stirrer at Soft Land Partners- Bill Kenney from Newport, Rhode Island, United States 49:00

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Chatting with Founder | Driving U.S. Market Success for B2B & B2G Companies | U.S. Trade Show ROI & Expansion Specialist Founder & Client Advocate at MEET (My Expo & Event Team), Founder & Chief Pot Stirrer at Soft Land Partners- Bill Kenney from Newport, Rhode Island, United States- Bill Kenney – Helping Global Companies Thrive in the U.S. Market …

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Chatting with Founder of Man of Options | Biblical Marriage Coach | Author of Why Waiting Works - Rob Kowalski – A Look into Polygyny and Biblical Marriage" from Baltimore, Maryland, United States 47:54

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Chatting with Founder of Man of Options | Biblical Marriage Coach | Author of Why Waiting Works - Rob Kowalski – A Look into Polygyny and Biblical Marriage" from Baltimore, Maryland, United States- Rob Kowalski, from Baltimore, Maryland, is the Founder of Man of Options, a community focused on biblical marriage and polygyny. He is a Biblical Marria…

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Chatting with President at D.C. Legislative and Regulatory Services and Author of "The Pale-Faced Lie" - David Crow from Washington, District of Columbia, United States 52:11

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Chatting with President at D.C. Legislative and Regulatory Services and Author of "The Pale-Faced Lie" - David Crow from Washington, District of Columbia, United States- I interviewed David Crow, President and Founder of D.C. Legislative and Regulatory Services (DCLRS), for my Smart Cherrys Thoughts podcast. David founded DCLRS in 1991 as a full-se…

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Chinese and U.S. AI Applications in Public Administration: Lessons and Implications for Ukraine 1:18:46

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Artificial intelligence has been a frequent topic on Sinica in recent years — but usually through the lens of the two countries that have produced the leading models and companies: the United States and China. We’ve covered generative AI, national strategies, governance frameworks, and the geopolitical implications of AI leadership. This webinar, b…

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Nuclear Weapons, Ukraine, and Great-Power Competition 1:12:49

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Join me for a conversation with four fantastic panelists about nuclear safety and security issues brought on by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and more broadly on the state of nuclear security globally during this era of dramatic change. This program was made possible by the Ukrainian Platform for Contemporary China and the Center for Sla…

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Focus on the Little Things with Danae Wolfe, Grass Isn't Greener: the Everyday Conservationist's Guide to Bringing Nature to Your Yard 1:10:51

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I'm delighted to be joined by Danae Wolfe author of Grass Isn’t Greener: The Everyday Conservationist’s Guide to Bringing Nature to your Yard & the Founder of Chasing Bugs. Danae is a kindred spirit, someone who has loved being immersed in nature all her life, & compelled to seek ways to inspire others to overcome climate doomerism & remember to lo…

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The World AI Conference in Shanghai: Two tech veterans share their impressions 1:26:01

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This week on Sinica, Paul Triolo of DGA Albright Stonebridge and tech investor Ryan Cunningham join to talk about their observations and insights from the World AI Conference (WAIC), held in July in Shanghai, and what it tells them about China's ambitions in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Don't miss this one! 04:21 - Ryan on his …

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Too Much for Lagom – Why staying in your Lane isn’t always sustainable - with Jenny Theolin 47:18

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In this episode, we mind-blended with Jenny Theolin—Head of Learning at Abracademy, and founder of Studio Theolin—about the art of pushing boundaries in a culture that often encourages staying safely within them. Born Swedish but having grown up moving between countries and cultures, Jenny developed a natural openness to change, an instinct for rei…

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Chinese Cooking Demystified: Chris Thomas and Stephanie Li visit Shaxi! 1:17:54

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This week on Sinica: On my final two days in Shaxi in Yunnan, Chris Thomas and Stephanie Li, the hosts of the marvelous YouTube channel Chinese Cooking Demystified, joined me for some cooking and lots of chatting about food! We recorded this show together and focus our conversation on their heroic attempt at a taxonomy of different Chinese cuisines…

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How Authentic Leadership Empowers Collective Change With Kelly Wendorf - Flying Lead Change 1:02:51

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Welcome to episode 68 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Kelly Wendorf author of Flying Lead Change and the Founder and CEO of Equus. We find ourselves at a time of interlocking crisis, not least a crisis of our own spirit, drawing us to desperately search for the sense of deeper connection and me…

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From Surviving to Thriving using Flower Essences with Kerrie Searle, Animal Communicator 1:17:07

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I'm delighted to welcome back Kerrie Searle, a dear friend & animal communicator based in Australia. Kerrie has previously joined me twice now, including an introduction to Animal communication in Ep 11 & further wisdom from the animals & our journey to reconnecting in Ep 62. In this conversation we have shifted focus to consider the gentle but pow…

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Adam Tooze Climbs the China Learning Curve 1:03:28

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I'm in Shaxi, a wonderful little town in the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, and I was joined here by the Columbia economic historian Adam Tooze, who shared his thoughts on what he sees happening on the ground in China. Adam's been in China for the last month and reflects on his experiences learning about the country — and even attempting the langu…

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What happens when you stop, On Purpose - with Pamela Dangelmaier 38:45

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We often glorify hustle, speed, and constant output, but what if your next big breakthrough comes after a pause? In this episode, I mind-blended to Pamela Dangelmaier—mindfulness expert, leadership coach, and author of The Power of the Pause. Pamela shares how her own experience of hyperacusis and burnout forced her to slow down and reconnect with …

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Your brain has a mind of its own. How to hack it - with Loretta Breuning 39:58

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What if your stress, comparison habits, and need for validation weren’t personal flaws—but ancient survival wiring doing exactly what it was designed to do? In this episode, I mind-blended with Dr. Loretta Breuning, founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and author of Habits of a Happy Brain, to unpack how our brain chemistry drives everyday behavio…

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Carnegie's Tong Zhao on the Expansion of China's Nuclear Arsenal 1:10:21

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This week on Sinica, in a show taped in early June in Washington, Kaiser chats with Tong Zhao (赵通) of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a leading expert on Chinese nuclear doctrine, about why the PRC has, in recent years, significantly increased the size of its nuclear arsenal. Zhao offers a master class in the practice of strategic e…

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Read the Room, Not Just the Deck. Why EQ Matters - with Faris Aranki 40:06

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What really makes someone effective in the workplace? Strategy and intelligence matter. But without emotional awareness, the ability to adapt, and focused execution, even the best ideas fall flat. In this episode, I mind-blended with Faris Aranki, strategic consultant and founder of Shiageto Consulting, whose work centers on helping businesses and …

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The Strange Afterlife of an American Football Story from China 45:20

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In 2014, the writer Christopher Beam published a humorous, heartwarming story in The New Republic about an unlikely team of American football enthusiasts in Chongqing who went on to defeat their archrivals in Shanghai to win a championship. The piece was optioned by Sony Pictures, and had some big names attached, but was ultimately never made — not…

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Finding Nature in the City with Ryan Mandelbaum, Wild NYC: Experiencing the amazing nature in & around New York City 58:27

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Today I'm joined by Ryan Mandelbaum, author of Wild NYC: Experiencing the amazing nature in & around New York City. When we think of immersing ourselves in nature most of us are likely guilty of imagining far off wilderness locations but Ryan is passionate about exploring the incredible diversity of nature that can be found in the urban environment…

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The Raider: China and the Life of Evans Carlson, with Historian Stephen Platt 1:22:06

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This week on Sinica, I chat with Stephen Platt, historian at UMass Amherst and author, most recently, of the book The Raider: The Untold Story of a Renegade Marine and the Birth of U.S. Special Forces in World War II. Like his previous works, Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom and Imperial Twilight, it offers a compelling narrative history of an overlo…

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Industrial Policy, "Overcapacity," and U.S.-China Trade: A Conversation with Cambridge's Jostein Hauge 1:08:02

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This week on Sinica, I chat with Jostein Hauge, political economist and an Assistant Professor in Development Studies at the University of Cambridge, based at the Centre of Development Studies and the Department of Politics and International Studies, and author of the book The Future of the Factory: How Megatrends are Changing Industrialization. 3:…

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Lessons From The Forest with Beth Norcross & Leah Rampy, Discovering The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees 1:03:15

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Today I'm delighted to welcome back Leah Rampy, from Episode 41, but this time we’re also joined by Beth Norcross to discuss their new book Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees. Having worked together for several years guiding groups into the forest to seek wisdom from the trees, they created a 6 week online video course & wrote their new book…

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Chatting with Business Development Manager Microsoft at HanseVision, Microsoft MVP Copilot & M365, Corporate Influencer, Viva Explorer, Speaker, Governance Pro- Ragnar Heil from Germany 38:34

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Chatting with Ragnar Heil – Business Development Manager for Microsoft Technologies at HanseVision (a Bechtle Company), Germany. 🎙️ Microsoft MVP | Corporate Influencer | International Speaker | Office Productivity & Modern Work Expert With over 26 years of experience, Ragnar has shaped the world of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, AI & Copilot, Governan…

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CHATTING WITH ENTREPRENEUR | CO-FOUNDER OF DATASIMPLIFIED, HRSIMPLIFIED AND SOCIALSIMPLIFIED. HELPING FOUNDERS BUILD PURPOSEFUL BUSINESSES, - MICHAEL FROM WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA 1:02:40

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In Conversation with Michael Hamilton – The Mind Behind DataSimplified & HR Simplified Michael Hamilton is the driving force behind two powerful platforms – HR Simplified, an all-in-one HR management system, and DataSimplified, a tech venture focused on streamlining business operations. With a deep focus on small to mid-sized enterprises, Michael h…

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Chatting with CEO & Founder At Certivo (A Fortive (Nyse:ftv) & Pioneer Square Labs Company), Chairman Of The Board At Aventis Alpha Care - Kunal Chopra from United States 50:21

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Chatting with Kunal Chopra – A visionary leader from the Greater Seattle Area, United States, Kunal is currently the CEO & Founder of Certivo, a Fortive (NYSE: FTV) and Pioneer Square Labs-backed company that's transforming product compliance through the power of AI, including generative and predictive models. He also serves as Chairman of the Boar…

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Chatting with Founder & CEO at Ethernity CLOUD- Iosif Peterfi from Bavaria, Germany 38:10

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🎧 Conversation with Iosif Peterfi – Visionary Behind Ethernity CLOUD In this episode, I had the opportunity to connect with Iosif Peterfi, the Founder & CEO of Ethernity CLOUD, based in Bavaria, Germany. Iosif is not just a blockchain expert — he’s a problem-solver driven by a deep passion for technology, security, and scientific integrity. With hi…

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Chatting with Chemical engineering professor in nanobiotech, B.S.E. @UMich, PhD @MIT, postdoc @Caltech, parent, fighting for scientific integrity in Switzerland- Ardemis Boghossian 53:23

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ardemis Boghossian, a brilliant mind in chemical engineering and nanobiotechnology, currently shaping the future of science at EPFL, Switzerland. With a B.S.E. from the University of Michigan, a Ph.D. from MIT, and postdoctoral research at Caltech, her academic journey is nothing short of elite. But beyond the labs …

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Chatting with The Only White Label Shopping Platform Offering Cash Back Both Online and In-Store 58:52

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Exclusive Interview: The Unique White Label Shopping Platform with Cash Back Online & In-Store — Featuring Martin Berns and Mike Verdun I had the privilege of interviewing two visionary leaders: Martin Berns, Founder of Loyalty Superstore Inc., the only white-label shopping platform offering cash back both online and in-store, and Michael (Mike) Ve…

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Seeking the Next DeepSeek: the Chinese Generative AI Algorithm Registry, with Kendra Schaefer 1:03:57

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This week on Sinica, I speak with Kendra Schaefer, the partner at Trivium China who heads their tech practice. She recently published a fascinating paper looking at the Cyberspace Administration of China's comprehensive database of generative AI tools released in China, and she shares the insights and big takeaways from her research on that databas…

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Feel the flow, not the frustration. Learning that Clicks - with Patrick Boylan 48:35

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We’ve all had to learn something—swimming, biking, typing, driving. For some, it clicks. For others, frustration takes over, and suddenly we’re telling ourselves we’re just not “good enough.” In this episode, I mind-blended with Patrick Boylan, a musician and co-founder of MuseFlow, a music education platform designed to help people learn piano in …

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Bonus Ep: Rubio's Visa Revocations, with Jeremy Goldkorn [Explicit] 49:42

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Jeremy Goldkorn joins for this largely unedited throwback to the early, sweary days of the show. We talk about the announcement made on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, on the "aggressive" revocation of Chinese student visas for students with Party "connections" or who study "critical fields." You've been warned! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…

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Chatting with Federal Government Judge- Tony Saragas From Harlan, Kentucky, United States 1:08:45

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Chatting with Federal Government Judge- Tony Saragas From Harlan, Kentucky, United States- Tony Saragas is a respected attorney with the Social Security Administration (SSA), located in Harlan, Kentucky, United States. With extensive experience in federal law and public service, Tony is entrusted with the responsibility of representing the SSA in l…

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Join the Garden For Wildlife Month Challenge with David Mizejewski National Wildlife Federation 1:10:25

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Today I'm delighted to welcome back David Mizejewski, a Naturalist & self-confessed Nature Geek who works for the National Wildlife Federation. David joined me for an inspiring discussion about leaving the leaves & Autumn tips for nature friendly gardening in Ep. 52. This time we’re embracing Garden For Wildlife month & No Mow May, with tips for en…

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Chatting with Founder of Ocuroot- Tom Elliott from New York, United States 56:55

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Chatting with Founder of Ocuroot- Tom Elliott from New York, United States- Engineering leader with 15+ years of experience across full-stack web development, mobile applications, and command-line tools. Driven by a passion for enhancing developer experience, contributing to open source, and engaging in technical public speaking more info at https:…

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Chatting with Olivier Gomez (OG), Co-Founder and CEO at IAC.Al From France 53:13

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Chatting with Olivier Gomez (OG), Co-Founder and CEO at IAC.Al From France- I recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Olivier Gomez (OG) – a visionary leader in the world of Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Digital Strategy. Olivier isn’t just another tech expert; he’s a recognized global authority who has helped shape the …

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Chatting with Host & Executive Producer at American Sunrise Early Edition, with Jake Novak on Real America's Voice News, Executive Spokesman at Betar USA- Jake Novak from New York, United States 1:01:04

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Jake Novak is the Host and Executive Producer of American Sunrise Early Edition with Jake Novak, airing Monday to Friday at 7 AM on Real America’s Voice News (@RealAmVoice). Based in New York, Jake delivers sharp political insight, timely news coverage, and thought-provoking commentary to audiences across the United States. Beyond the newsroom, Jak…

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Chatting with Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Invess AI, Chief Advisor at CITD- Julian So from Hong Kong SAR 32:37

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Julian So is a forward-thinking executive and global strategist, currently serving as the Group CEO and Chief Advisor driving innovation at the intersection of AI, Web3, and finance. With a strong foundation in regulatory consulting, financial services, and emerging technologies, he is leading the creation of a decentralized AI-powered financial co…

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Chatting with Principal Software Engineer at Treasure Data Justin Heyes-Jones from British Columbia, Canada 46:44

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Chatting with Principal Software Engineer at Treasure Data Justin Heyes-Jones from British Columbia, Canada- Justin Heyes-Jones is a seasoned software developer with broad experience spanning the Fintech, Leisure, and Entertainment industries. His career ranges from building AAA video games at studios like Sony and Activision to engineering scalabl…

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Healing The Legacy with Hilary Giovale, Becoming a Good Relative, Calling White Settlers towards truth, healing and repair 1:06:50

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Welcome to episode 63 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Hilary Giovale, author of Becoming A Good Relative, Calling White Settlers toward Truth, Healing & Repair. As Maya Angelou famously said: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Now is our time to d…